Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership GA 568 | Lean and Talent Development with Sarah Tilkens
Feb 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Tilkens, founder of The KPI Lab, shares her expertise in developing problem solvers within organizations. She emphasizes the crucial role of talent development in fostering positive change and addresses the need for leaders to foster open communication. The conversation dives into blending lean principles with talent growth, strategies to combat employee burnout, and the importance of emotional authenticity in leadership. Sarah also reflects on her transition from corporate leadership to empowering others through coaching.
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Power of Changing Perspective
- Changing your perspective can transform your problems and results instantly.
- You are responsible for your thoughts, which control the outcomes you create.
Talent Development Fights Burnout
- Talent development unlocks potential and combats burnout by engaging people on a personal level.
- Organizations waste talent when employees feel bored, unrecognized, or stuck without clear growth paths.
Leaders: Discuss Burnout Openly
- Leaders should openly discuss burnout and struggles, creating a safe space for vulnerability.
- Ask what brings joy and what tasks burn out team members to collaboratively find solutions.